Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

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The dinner started quietly, with only a few exchanges between Zoren and Patricia. It wasn't until they were in the middle of the meal that the conversation picked up.

"I see..." Zoren nodded. "So you had your own boutique?"

"Yes," Patricia replied with a proud grin. "And all of them were my designs."

During their first meeting, all they had talked about was something... trivial. More like general stories about themselves and a little bit about the past. Now, they were delving deeper into each other's backgrounds-like a real date. supported my b

"So far, everything is great!" she continued. "Some of my friends and even promoted it, even though I never asked them to do that."

"Oh?" Zoren nodded in understanding. "You have nice friends."

Nice? Patricia almost sneered at the thought.

"We just support each other," she said with a smile. "That's what friends are for"

Zoren nodded, twirling his wine slightly. "And your brother? Has he not supported you? You didn't mention him in your story."

"Renren, why would I want my brother to meddle with my business?" she pouted. "My brother already has a lot on his plate. Moreover, I want to excel as an individual and not rely on my family's success!" 1

"Oh..." His smile stretched with satisfaction, which didn't escape her notice.

"My b

is dealing with a lot of troublesome bullies in the business industry," she added with

hint of sadness in her voice. "So,

brother for her unsuccessful business ventures and always lashed out

called your shop for a few suits, Zoren remarked. "I feel bad that I didn't know about

she waved dismissively. "I didn't tell you about it at first. I didn't want to overwhelm you with information about

"Mhm."

"Actually, Renren... I did mention

a problem that happened decades ago," she added, sighing deeply. "I'm not telling you this for

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family business

why I am working hard in my chosen field, because if this continues, our family might... her voice cracked as a thin layer of tears

about that," she laughed awkwardly. "It just makes me sad that

gaze on her, watching her reach out

"Hmm?"

troublemakers," he clarified. "Who are

didn't tell you about it so you'd fix it for me. My brother has been fighting this fiercely, and thankfully, he has been surviving until now. I only mentioned this because you're an important person in

he nodded reassuringly. "It's not like I will meddle directly, but if Pierson Corporation is associated with the

slightly in surprise, holding her breath in

"Or, if Pierson Corporation isn't enough, then how about Zoren Pierson backing up the Miller family? Would that be enough protection for you and your family? It'll

how all those who mocked the Miller family. would bow down to them again. Just imagining their sorry faces almost made her laugh. Surely, getting this gig was the best decision she had made in her entire life. Just having his permission to use Pierson Corporation and his name... is

soft voice came out, her eyes tender. "Are

"Yes."

I simply told you because it was upsetting for me, but I didn't